Head Coach – William Watson
With more than 22 years of coaching experience, William Watson brings a seasoned, passionate, and disciplined approach to the Timberwolves bench. A native of Madoc and Belleville before transitioning into coaching across several major hockey organizations including the GTHL, USA Hockey, OWHA, and OMHA. Since moving to the Upper Ottawa Valley, he’s become a respected leader within HEO.
William’s coaching accolades include multiple league championships, tournament wins, and a Silverstick title, most recently capped by a 2024–25 HEO U18AA Playoff Championship with the Valley Aces. He emphasizes team-first values, playing with grit, and relentless preparation.
His coaching philosophy is built on Respect, Accountability, and Effort—instilling in his players the mental toughness and focus required to be “hard to play against” night in and night out.
“I’m proud to join the Timberwolves organization and help challenge & support our players to reach their full potential.”
